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Six-year-old Ronnie, a young soccer fan who experienced bullying due to his disability, received a special visit from Hull City player Yu Hirakawa. The professional footballer offered words of comfort and gifted Ronnie his jersey in a heartwarming gesture that has been widely shared online. Ronnie's mother shared the video to promote kindness and awareness.

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Donald Trump is reshuffling immigration enforcement leadership in Minnesota, sending his top border enforcer to Minneapolis to report directly to him. The move follows growing national outrage over the deaths of two people killed by federal immigration agents, including American citizen Alex Petri. Republicans, business leaders and police chiefs are speaking out against the operations, whilst questions mount over whether the leadership change represents genuine policy reform or merely cosmetic adjustments to federal immigration enforcement tactics.

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New research shows one in three Australians feel guilty about their spending in 2025, with common regrets including excessive travel expenses, impulse purchases, and overspending on children during Christmas. Financial expert Matt Bowen from ING discusses the diverse money mistakes people make, from buying premium dating app subscriptions to purchasing unverified vehicles online. Saving money remains one of the most popular New Year's resolutions, though most people struggle to maintain their financial goals.

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Australian actor Josh Lawson stars as Dr. Bruce in the US hospital comedy St. Dennis Medical, which returns for its second season after scoring big ratings in America. The mockumentary-style series is created by the makers of The Office and Parks and Recreation. Lawson discusses his approach to mastering the American accent by staying in character throughout each workday and adapting to the fast-paced comedic timing required on set.

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The Australian Posing School in Mascot, Sydney, is the only dedicated posing school in Australia where bodybuilders prepare for competitions by learning and refining their posing techniques. The facility provides professional training and coaching for competitors looking to perfect their stage presentation. Weather forecasts across Australian capital cities show extreme heat conditions, with Melbourne reaching 45 degrees and Adelaide hitting 41 degrees.

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Flag burning at an Invasion Day protest in Brisbane has reignited debate about criminalising desecration of the Australian flag, with 77% of Australians supporting such laws. Medical experts are calling for mandatory five-minute daily sunscreen application time in schools to reduce skin cancer rates. Sydney Harbour ranks third on a new list of the world's 20 most romantic landmarks, behind Switzerland's Matterhorn Mountain and Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni salt flats.

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A discussion about Australian barbecue etiquette centres on what guests should bring when hosts say "don't bring a thing". Suggestions include salad, dessert, chocolates, tomato and barbecue sauce, and Zooper Doopers. The debate extends to whether wine brought as a gift should be returned to guests if not consumed during the barbecue.

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Australian households face electricity bill increases of up to 24% before July, adding approximately $500 to costs for average three-person households, as federal government energy rebates end. The Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show energy levels will be higher than before relief measures began, despite over 18 gigawatts of renewable energy added to the grid. Political debate centres on whether renewable energy transition or return to coal-fired power stations offers the solution to rising costs.

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The Super Mario Bros. movie sequel is confirmed for April release, featuring Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and introducing Yoshi to the adventure. Ralph Fiennes, the original Voldemort actor, has seemingly confirmed that Cillian Murphy will play the iconic villain in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter TV series set for release next year. The production team has not yet officially confirmed Murphy's casting.

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Frank Mitchell, a proud First Nations man and business owner, has been named the 2026 Australian of the Year Local Hero for his commitment to social justice. Since 2015, he has created over 70 Aboriginal upskilling positions in the construction industry. Mitchell advocates for decolonising workplaces and building frameworks to support First Nations people in construction, drawing from his own journey as a single father who began with an electrical apprenticeship.

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